Engineer Manager – Precision Machining

Commutable from: Bristol, Bath, Filton, Gloucester, Stonehouse, Chippenham, Portishead

Salary: £ 60,000 - £ 70,000 p.a. + Benefits

• An established and highly successful, Aerospace & Defence company with a highly innovative and specialist level of capability within advanced machining operations seeks an Engineering Manager as part of internal succession planning developments.
• The role would ideally suit someone who is either early in their career as an Engineering Manager already or looking to take their first step up into full Management from a Senior / Lead Manufacturing Engineering level or similar!
• Aerospace sector experience would be ideal but not essential, although a background gained in a Precision Machining environment with involvement of managing a team of CAD/CAM and Manufacturing Engineers, coupled with involvement in the development and introduction of New Products, plus Engineering Systems and evolving Manufacturing Standards would be advantageous.
• Forming part of a close-knit yet forward thinking team, this is an agile and highly progressive company that is seeking someone serious about their career and onward advancement.

Outline Responsibilities:

• Direct management and co-ordination of the Engineering team, comprising CAD/CAM Development Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers and NPI to deliver against engineered systems to manufacturing in line with identified requirements (Manufacturability, Productivity, Cost, Schedule, Regulatory / Customer requirements, HSE, and Manufacturing Quality Standards).
• Work with Customers to liaise on engineering aspects for products , including creation of non-conformance through to drawing approval requests.
• Management of NPI / Process Introduction with a strong technical understanding – CNC machining systems (3/4/5 Axis), Engineering drawings (GD&T and special processes), and LEAN processes and best practices.